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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-02-25
THE OUTLOOK At WASHINGTON.

Decidedly the complications OF
the Democratic party do not dimin-
ish. Absolute failure in attempts
to accommodate party, lactional,
and personal wrangles over the
tariff leave the old party in an al
most stranded condition. Civil
Service Reform also comes in as
factor to mar the unity OF the party
that throughout its early history
was committed to the theory and
practice of the "spOils SYSTEM
which is the polite term of designa-
ton of the propiety OF the Democ-
racy trippingly used by Mr.. Cleve-
lands mugwump and reform allies.
Mr.. Cleveland is unfortunate in be-
ing President at a time when en-
lightened public ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
of public officials fullilment of party
platforms and personal pledges
Civil Service Reform, no matter
how much of a sham it was design
ed to be, was a part of the platform
upon which President Cleveland
was elected. If the "boys' have
been badly left, let them blame
their party and themselves.
Virginia grows in political con-
sequence, as politicians on both
sides realize that with Indiana re-
captured by the Republicans, and
the vote of Virginialn the electoral
college added to that Of Indiana,
/ the result of the Presidential cleo
ton may depend upon tine twenty
seven electoral votes of the two
States. This plain and indlsputa-
BILE fact leaves New York ont Of the
calculation, and likely enough the
New York politicians will immedi-
atcly realize the necessity Of less
arrogance and confidence than they
have displayed since it has been
accepted as a postulate in political
calculations that New York was the
.'pivotal State" in Presidential bat
ties.
In our State politics matters are
in little better plight for the Dem
ocrats than in the country at large.
The State administration does not
please the people. 1t finds itself
confronted by dilemma on every
hand regarding the debt question.
Committed to the Riddleberger set
Element, the leaders of the falsely
called Democracy are insincere IN
it's support. BY slow processes
public intelligence has grown to
appreciation of that fact, Events
have unfettered the VIrginian mind
from tradition and dogma. Anoth-
or general election will develop
more freedom of thought and ac-
ton than has been witnessed IN
Virginia politics in years. Politics
| is practical; not a matter OF prelu-
dice and mawkish sentimentalism.
The people are always honest, and
grow every year IN intelligence as
to public affairs, and less depend
ent for information upon weaders
and Bosses Virginia voters will
speedily realize that they may con
troll the next Presidential election.
They will determine it wisely and
well for the country's good. If
Indiana shall vote with Virginia,
the two States, furnishing twenty
seven electoral votes, will take the
place of tine "pivotal State" and
New York's primacy will be gone.
Much depends upon antecedcnt
events as to how Virginia will vote
in 'SS. Let so-called "leaders" in
both parties take notice.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-02-25
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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-02-25
The New York Senate has passed

The New York Senate has passed
a bill allowing women to vote at
the municipal elections. The meas
ure was carried by the remarkable
vote OF 20 to o. The cause of this
strength was the statement that
the participation of the women in
the elections would be a remedy for
the saloon evil. Just how far this
is true remains, of course, to be
seen; and it is not at all certain
that the lower house will endorse
the senate's action. At any rate,
however, the women of New York
have gained a victory in their
march towards political enfran-
chlsement.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-02-25

A lady of the ripe old age OF
eighty years has just died in Buck
ingham county. She was never
known in all her long lite to be the
least out of temper or mad with any
one, and was never heard to speak
a cross word. Her husband, who
lived with her fifty.hve years, can
vouch for the above. We never
heard of such a remarkable woman
before. If the world was only half
full of them, what glorious world
1t would be. People, too, would
live so much longer and happier.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-02-25
THE CENTURY
FOR 1867.

THE CENTURY is an illustrated monthly
MAGAZINE. having a regular circulation OF
abont two hundred thousand copies, often
reaching and sometimes exceeding two e
hundred and twenty thousand. Cher
among its many attractions for the COM
inc year is a serial which has been ~ ac-
tive preparation for sixteen years. II IS
a history Of our own country IN It's most
critical time. as set forth IN
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-02-25

Col. w. @. Elan, late Of the
ewing" is at an early day to be-
come the editor of the Roanoke
"Leader,.' which is now a weekly,
but will be converted into a semi
weekly, and is to be independent
IN politics. SO says the Richmond
HD;sDafch.,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-02-25

On Saturday last, Mr.. Charles j.
Madison, father of Miss Fanny l..
Madison, called at the Hastings
Court and obtained the personal
effects of his daughter, which have
been there from the time that her
BODY was found in the reservoir.
He has them at his home on Laurel
street, in Richmond.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-02-25

The talk abont a new and fast
line of American steamships to run
between this port aud Liverpool
has a pleasing sound. But if such
a line should be established Post
master General Villas would prOba-
bly, insist on sending the mails by
foreign lines. This Administration
apparently delights in aiding for
eign steamship lines, foreign fish
ermen and foreign manufacturers
who want to get the benefit of
American markets.-N.Y. Tribune.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-02-25

The most disguised set OF men in
the country Just now are the bur
glars who broke into nineteen stores
in New Hampshire, and got only
fifty dollars for their hard nights
work. Such an experience ought
to convince them OF their wicked
ness, and persuade them to lead
honest lives.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-02-25
The Railroad Company 10 Blame.

TIFPfN, O., Feb. 21.-The coro'
ner's jury, in the case of the victims
of the disaster on the Baltimore and
Ohio Il. X. at Republic last month,
have found a verdict that the engine
of the freight train was defective
that the company had wlllfully neg
lected to repair It; that Engineer
Killer, of the freight, was sober, but
exhausted, haying been on a trip
sixteen hours and fifty minutes with
a green fireman and worthless en-.
CINE,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-02-25

After twenty years from the
time that JnO. Wilkes Booth was
shot in a barn near Fredericksburg,
by Boston COrbett. the latter has
gone deranged. One day lastw
he cleaned out and adjourned the
Kansas House of Delegates Of
which he was doorkeeper. He
was doubly armed, attempted to
kill the Speaker, and ordered the
House to adjourn. The House
obeyed. He has now been sent to
a lunatic asylum.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-02-25
Sir. JACKSON. Va, June Is, 1856.

MT. JACKSON. Va, June l.. lSs6.
To HagerstoWR Steam Engine and Machine
VOrks:
Gentlemen We the undersigned take
pleasure in stating that the II horse pow
er Traction Engine lately purchased by
Anthony B. Miller of your agent, Mr.. s.
+. Mooney drew into our town to-day a
train of 3 wagons loaded with bark, it
came from Dellnger's Gap oyer an ex-
tremely rough mountainous road, in fact
as rough mountainous road as there is one
in Shenandoah county.
We hereby certify said wagons and
bark weighed twenty thousand eight
hundred and ninety lbs.
Il. G. ALEXANDER,
Weigh Master.
j. p. LONAS,
G.. II. II. KOONTZ,
J. A. HELLER.
June %, 'o6.-lyr.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-02-25

John Lewis, aged seventy years,
of Erie county, Pa, was bitten by
a mad dog FIVE years ago and Sat.
urday was attacked with hydrophO
bia while attending a religious
meeting.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-02-25

Miss Celia Scribner, a daughter
of George Scribner, of Denmark,
N. Y. and young William IL. Van.
derbilt have been secretly married.
The groom reached the age OF 16
last October, and his bride is just
II. Young Vanderbilt is a grand.
son of John Vanderbilt, a second
cousin of William II. Wander.
bilt.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-02-25
Alexandria Gazette,
ESTABLISHED 1900.

Its contiguity to Washington gives il
an early precedence over all the Journals
OF the State in intelligence Of the opera
tions Of the General Government. The
proceedings of Congress are reported and
all matters OF interest to Virginia given
in detail. From the State Capital receives
early and accurate accounts Of all the
operations of the State government.
Especial attention Is devoted 10 the
news OF Virginia, and cOncisely and CON-
pletely 1t gives the news of the world.
In its Commercial columns the people
know they may depend upon the Gazette.
RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION.
DAMY-One year So six months SO
three months Sl.5o; one month so cents.
TRI-WEEkLY--One year 81 SIX months
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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-02-25
FRIDAY. FEB. %. 1857.

The Democrats have changed
their minds again and an extra
session will likely be called some
time in March.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-02-25
DRIFTING EROM IT'S OLD MOOR
INGS.

From tho Troy q. w. Telegram.
Touching the proposal to esiab-
fish postal savings banks The Ncc
York TribuRc recommends the post
ponement Of governmental inter
ference in private business Just as
long as possible. That is very good
advice, but the Democratic party,
which for years has been protesting
against the Capitalization tenden-
cies of the Government, has just
approved the Interstate Commerce
bill. Having begun with that,
who can tell where the Democratic
party will bring mp ?
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-02-25
BIRDS OF A FEATHER.

From the Boston Jonrnal.1
The Springfield Republican puts
The Nc,r York Times in list Of Re
publican papers. Why not The
Ncic York star ?
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-02-25
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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-02-25
THE LIFE OFLINCOLN,
Bv his Confidential Secretaries, John
G.. Nicolay and Col. John Hay.

g. Nicolay and Col. John Hay.
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of Office and to them were transferred
upon LincOln's death all his private pa
pefs. Here will be told the inside history
of the civil war aud of President Lincolns
administrations important details Oh
which have hitherto remained unreyealed,
that they might first appear in this an
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The War Series,
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WIN. +. Smith, John Gibbon, Horace
Porter, and John - yosby will describe
special battles and incidents. Stories OF
naval engagements, prison life, etc, etc,
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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-02-25
AS TRUE AS EVER.

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lions for defence, but not a cent for
tribute
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-02-25
Mexican
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Liniment
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The Lumbermnn needs &c f. case u accident
The Housewife needs Il for general family use.
The Cannler needs Il Tor HIS teams and his men.
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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-02-25
CLEVELAND AND THE SOLDIERS.
From the Denver RepnbIican.l

From the Denver Republican,
Being without sentiment and con-
sequently without patriotIsm-for
patriotism is the sentiment of clti-
zenship, Mr.. Cleveland cannot but
regard a proposition to in some
measure lit above county charity
those men who came ont of the war
alive and are now broken down and
helpless, as an unwarranted attempt
little short Of robbery-tO throw
the Governments millions broad
cast over the land. Congress should
pay no more attention to his veto
than it would to the manifesto OF
any other well-meaning but wood
en-headed, fatty-hearted man who
presumed to know more than all
the lawmakers Of the country.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-02-25
A DMINIsTRATRIX'S NOTICE.

All persons have claims against the
estate Of Samuel McElroy, decd, are here
by notified to present them to the under.
signed on OF before the 18th day Of March,
1887, for settlement.
MRS. KATE MCELROY,
Admx. Of Est. Of Sam'l McElroy, decd
Feb. lS-4w.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-02-25

ONE CONSUL THAT WAS LIKED.
From The Two Republics (Clty Of Me1i-
icO).
James W. Porch came to this city
a stranger a year ago, under the
disadvantage of succeeding gen
tleman who was extraordinarily
popular IN Mexico but by his
straightforward, upright conduct,
mis- efficiency and pronounced Amer
icanism he has won the esteem OF
his countrymen here, and his de
parture will cause general regret.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-02-25
WHERE Is "THE MOST FAVORED
NATION CLAUsEY


WHERE Is "THE MOST FAVORED
NATION CLAUSE?
From the Boston Herald.
How happens it the wife Of the
Chinese Minister at Washington is
not permitted to 90 into society
when the wife and daughter Of the
Chinese Ambassador to England
enjoyed all the social privileges of
a marchioness ! Both are Chinese
and both occupy the position OF
wife to mandarin. fit is against
the custom of the country for wO-
men to appear in public, why
should it be observed any more in
one place than IN another? are
questions that agitate people who
think Mrs. Chang Yen lIoon is
having a mighty dull time Of 1t in
Washington, while her tea-llower
husband is seeing all there is to he
seen at balls and receptions.
/ -
YES; BUT LIFE Is SHORT.
From the indianapolis Saturday Night
You let the Democratic party
alone it generally gets around and
indOrses Republican measures.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-02-25

Is THEIR LOVE GROWING COOL.
From The pittsburg Dispatch.
1t is not believed that the Presi-
dent sent q valentine to Henry
WattersOn's star-eyed goddess.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-02-25
The War Series,
Novels ana Stories.

"The lIundrcdth Man." a novel by
Frank X. Stockton, author Of "Ihe Lady,
or the Tiger p etc, begins in November
Two novelettes by George w. Gable, stories
by Mary Hallock FoOte, "Uncle Remus,"
Julian Hawthorne, Edward Eggleston,
and other prominent American authors
- Ii L. ..-.,Lo ii .I.1iu ~. lLn nnnr
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1887-10-28
Winter Hints.

Don't put your hands into other peo-
pies pockets to keep them warm.
Carry no bottles in the hind pockets OF
your coat on a slippery day.
Don't give your girl such q long good
bye at the door. This produces coughs
from the old folks upstairs.
Mover call to see your girl in cold
room.
Do not allow yourself to SILVER unless
you soc a creditor coming.
If you have to get up in the mornings
and mako fire, don't do it,
Work enough to get your blood and O
little currency into circulation.
If the wind blows in one window, open
the other and lot it blow out
Don't hang around cast-iron column
on a cold night. You may get Corin-
thian freze.
Cold molasscs and noses arc not alike
COLI molas5es won't run. Always veal
a sc-stall of fur.-[Judge.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1887-10-28
The Last Slave in This Country.

The Townsville (Ga.) Register is au-
thority for the statement that the last
slave in this country was owned by q
negro, Collins Aston, who years before
the war became his own master, and by
thrift saved enough to purchase Milly
Reynolds.
During the war the woman physician
Piled her calling for the benefit of her
colorcd owner, and even after the end had
come and the rest OF her race were realiz-
ing the mixed joys and SORROWS of freedom
she continued the unwilling slave of her
sable master.
She remained In bondage for nearly q
year after the emancipation, and then she
was only able to break the chains by ac-
ccpting refuge with a white lady, now
living in Townsville.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1887-10-28
Comfort for the Smiths.

Virginia was founded by Smith. Two
OF her Governors have been Smiths, and
one of them was Governor twice.
One of the signers of the Declaration
OF Independence was Smith.
There have been nine Smiths In the
Senate of the United States.
A Smith was the first Attorney
General of the United States, then
Secretary Of the Navy, and afterwards
Secretary of State.
Eight of the Confederate generals were
Smiths.
Smith Is one of the illustrlous names
In England, and Scotland furnished
Adam Smith, the great political econo-
mist. So there is no discount on the
Smiths.-[Lynchburgh Virginian.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1887-10-28
Specimen Boston Boy.

"Thcre's no use arrcsting boys" said
an officer yesterday. "They are rarely
sentenced, most of the cases being placed
on file. The boys know they won't be
sentenced, and have the laugh on the
officer. / took in youngster the other
day, and as we We're walking along he
cried out: Take your hand OFF mel
replied, You keep quiet, you young
rascal
"'You don't dare swear at me- he
exclaimed, or use any talk that amt
polite
why notT said I.
"'If you do, I'll go to the Board of
Police and tell EN-, and thon they'll take
your buttons off,
II couldn't say word the boy knew
too much. ~ Boston Globe.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1887-10-28
Runs Choate as a speaker.

The enthusiasm, so easily enkindlcd,
was rs emf .ring as it was instantaneous.
1t almost literally knew no limit. 1t saw
every difficulty, faced every judicial dan
ger, snatched every instrument OF i'm
preston, watched the face of every Juror.
took in instant suggestion from the eye
or even the attitude of the Judge felt the
subtle force Of the general feeling pervatl-
ing the courtroom, kept all the facts and
all the principles necessarily In mind,
TRANSPORTED them all in radiance Of genius,
and shot his vivid Interpretation of all
upon the jury in the most plausible,
deferential captivating, commanding
uttcrancc, which even lips so skilled and
practical could attain.
Weakness, languor, sickness itself
vanished before this invincible spirit.
HaSgard, wan after night Of sleepless
suffering, his throat sore, his head
throbbng, swathod in flanncls, buried
under overcoats, with wrappings around
his mock, a bandage on his knee, blister
on his check, when he rose for his argu-
mcnt all facts reported by witnesses in
the case, all legal principles bearing
upon it, all passages OF history. letters,
life, that might illustrate his argument
or confound his antagonists sccmod
yiaibly present to his mind.
lie thought Of nothing bu. jury and
verdict. His cloqucnce was then as com
olutoiy independent of technical rule as
he Screams Of passion or the shouts of
mob. lie was after a favorable decision
VI the case, as If his own life depended
Ipon it. Short, sharp, shattering words
lttlcl like volloys before and after re-
sounding sentences.
Language hcapcd on his lips. Images
lclicatc, homely, startling, blazed upon
his pictured words. The common court
becane u scene of the most astonishing
dctlon. Judge Shaw looked
at him as he might have looked at
the firm set heavens, glittering with
The farmers, mechanics, traders, on
on the jury were seized, swept forward,
stormed upon with an utterance so I'M
bounded in variety and energy, sometimes
so grotesQue, always so controlling and
linpcll mt. as only his hearers ever had
heard. The velocity of his speech was
almost unparalleled, yet the poisc Of his
mind was as undisturbcd as that OF the
DR.. Storrs' Memoirs"